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Where does the transfer case seal go?

Where does the transfer case seal go?

The front output shaft oil seal is located on the front of the transfer case on a four wheel drive vehicle. It seals the oil into the transfer case at the point where the output shaft meets with the yoke for the front driveshaft.

What to do if your transfer case output shaft seal is leaking?

Look at the transfer case output shaft seal to see any leaking gear oil. If your vehicle continues to leak oil from the transfer case after replacing the transfer case output shaft seal, then you may need to get a professional to take a look at the transfer case.

How to do front transfer output seal job?

Looking at the FSM it looks like you will need to take the front extension off and remove the bearing etc before taking the shaft out which should give you access to the oil seal. Looks like you will need a bearing puller to get the drive clutch hub off the shaft. The front one can be done in place.. The front one can be done in place..

What kind of seal is on transfer case?

The seal is stationary on the transfer case housing, but the inside of the seal must withstand rotational direction movements along with lateral movements. The seal is known as a dynamic seal. There are two common types of seals:

How to repair New Process 241 transfer case?

New Process Models 231, 233 & 241 Transfer Cases Fig. 24 Front Output Shaft Rear Bearing Removal. New Process Models 231, 233 & 241 Transfer Cases 1. Remove front output yoke (Models 231 and 233) or flange (Model 241) nut, washer, rubber sealing washer from front output shaft. Refer to Figs. 17 through 24 during disassembly of transfer case. 2.

Where is output shaft seal on transfer case?

The output shaft seal rides on the yoke sleeve and the sleeve is stationary (it does not move laterally). The two-piece drive shaft with a front yoke slides onto the output shaft of a transfer case. The output shaft seal rides on the front yoke and is in constant contact with the yoke as it moves laterally during driving conditions.

How does a four wheel drive shaft attach to a transfer case?

Some drive shafts on four-wheel drive vehicles are made of two pieces with a front slip yoke and some are two pieces with a center slip yoke. The two-piece drive shaft with a center yoke attaches to a bolted on, built-in yoke sleeve into the transfer case. The yoke sleeve is put into the transfer case with a snap ring to hold it on.

What to use to clean output shaft seal?

Use emery cloth grit 320 to clean up the output shaft seal housing. Make sure that there is no residue left from the old seal. Step 1: Prepare the new output shaft seal. Get a tube of oil resistant silicon and place a fine film of silicon on the shell (outside area) of the new output shaft seal.

What causes an output shaft seal to fail?

The most common sign of output shaft seal failure is the drip of gear oil leaking from the seal. Other signs are slight whining noises that occur when the output shaft is in motion. In many cases, these noises are caused by the reduction of lubricants inside the transfer case or metal-to-metal grinding.

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Ruth Doyle